The Hobbit Survivor

[Formendacil]

"Rally to the bandwaggon!" you say...

Very well, I shall.

I, not unlike the Man of Saucepans, am easily amused by the early eviction of the normal favourites, and after a few days of Dwarf-bashing, I feel enough in the mood for a break from that, and being desirous of keeping the Master in the competition, I shall make a case against Gandalf (the Grey).

First of all, this "conjurer of cheap tricks", completely apart from chronically abandoning heroic quests, is living under several assumed names. I have it under the highest authority that "Gandalf the Grey" is, in fact, one alias among many. He is also known to run scams under the names of "Mithrandir", "Tharkun", and "Incanus". Digging through the registry shows that he is, in fact, one "Olorin of Valinor", who was exiled from that land by King Manwe Sulimo himself, in the company of several other reprobates, including a would-be Dark Lord.

Furthermore, many have attested to the digusting "uncloaking" habit of 'Gandalf the Grey', a habit that seems to be prompted by the foulness of his aged attire.

He is a known druggie, highly fond of the Hobbit "weed".

He's also an arsonist, with several fire-related charges to his (various) name(s).

Let's get rid of this blight on society:

++ Gandalf the Grey

[Meneltarmacil]

I am not going to let Gandalf be evicted. He's the best chance at making fire anyone has, and his wise advice is definitely worth listening to.

++Fundin

[Anguirel]

Normally I must say I'd happily join the Gandalf bandwagon, but I'm rather flattered to have (accidentally) triggered its rival. And most of the Dwarves, Thorin's line excepted, bore me...

So. Fundin. What's wrong with him?

Well, using the logic of Formendacil's linguistics, he clearly either possesses funds or raises them. Who knows what seditious cause he is lending his financial aid to? (I have my suspicions.) This is naturally why he likes to keep in the shadows and remain enigmatic, like all the best financial backers.

His son Balin seems to think that the Ring of Thrain is in Moria somewhere. Who could have misled him in this serious way, sending him chasing after a fictional goal and awaking a Balrog? Why not his sly father...

Fundin, besides, is at least rumoured to be dead, and yet along with several other historical anomalies he is still contesting. Hmmm, who in this competition is capable of raising the dead? I wonder. A clear link to the darkest of powers from this malicious, avaricious Dwarf!

His son's quite decent. Best to remove the father before he becomes a bad influence.

[Glirdan]

I'd rather see Gandalf and The Master in it and get rid of another Dwarf, whoever it may be. The Dwarf list is a little long (my fault, I know, I just wanted to make the game a little longer) and I rather enjoy having most of those Dwarves, except for Fundin and Nain. So, to join the cause of saving Gandalf, for the time being, i will vote

++Fundin

Just a little more information for everyone. I will be doing an after Survivor Party, just as Ang did, where you will learn the fate of everyone. So far, you know what's happened to three of them. I'll let you know what happened to Bofur, eventually.

[Eonwe]

i really must protest teh outrageous charges leveled at Olorin of Valinor. great rehtoric, but like most, is, at best, sadly misguided, and, at worse, quite blatantly malevelent.

'exiled' is hardly the term to be used for one sent on so secret a mission. 'chronically abandoning heroic quests' you say? and for what perpose, i might inquire? to do battle with darker powers, for the good of all. 'arsonist', eh? how do you figure? gandalf was happily providing that needed fire for teh good of the tribe.

i hope you can see taht these charges are grossly inflated, if not completely groundless.

but if you will turn you attention to more worthy business, im sure you will find that misdeeds and bad character abound in our Master. this is supposed to be a team game. who wants some high-handed leader directing us into what is obviously for our detriment, but his gain? awhile back, i heard someone mention something about 'enjoying the fruits of his honest labor'. hardly. more like opening pilfering teh honest labor of others.

as for ratings, who wants to see the dark depths of some corrupted character audaciously ripping off his comrades? much better the shining hero uniteing his tribe and leading them toward victory.

++The Master must go!

[WaynetheGoblin]

--gandalf, the GREY
++themaster
I much as I want gandalf gone I have to vote for the person that is getting all the votes.

[Glirdan]

Wayne, that is not a good excuse for changing your vote. I will not accept an excuse like that for your vote. So, your vote is still for Gandalf.

On that note, I'd have to disagree with all the Gandalf voters. If they didn't have Gandalf, the Dwarves never would have made it to Rivendell, they would have been squashed by William, Bert and Tom. I say we keep him and once again, get rid of the usless. Of course I am talking about none other than Fundin and Nain. Yes they're old and might provide some good insight, but the bring nothing to the game. They're both old and dry!! They have no excitment in them. I say we send them to be with Durin, in the ground!!!